Introducing some of P.G Wodehouse’s adored reoccurring characters
and settings, Something New marks the beginning of the adventures
at Blanding Castle. When Freddie and Aline get engaged, both are
happy with the arrangement. Both from wealthy and prominent
families, the engagement ensures them a higher social status.
However, Freddie becomes paranoid that old letters he sent to an ex
would endanger the engagement if unearthed. Desperate, Freddie
hires a shady fixer to recover the letters. Meanwhile, J. Preston
Peters, an American billionaire and Aline’s father, invites
Freddie’s father, the Earl of Emsworth, to visit his home. There,
the two men make small talk while Peters attempts to impress
Emsworth with his vast beetle collection. But passive-aggressive
conflict arises when Emsworth accidently slips Peters’ most
prized beetle in his pocket, unintentionally stealing it. Though
Peters suspects the other man, he is reluctant to confront him, in
fears that it would threaten their children’s relationship.
Instead, he advertises a reward for its return, inspiring a group
of greedy thieves to find the beetle for themselves. With battling
fathers, a group of thieves, a shady fixer, and a missing beetle,
Aline and Freddie struggle to preserve their engagement. Considered
to be one of P.G Wodehouse’s best works, Something New is a comic
caricature of aristocratic life. Originally published in Great
Britain in 1915, the novel earned such impressive commercial
success that it was reprinted for American audiences as well with
minor changes to appeal to the demographic. With amusing and
lovable characters, Something New delivers a light-hearted but
exciting narrative that keeps audiences entertained even over
one-hundred years after its first publication. Now presented in a
stylish, easy-to-read font and with a fun, eye-catching cover
design, this edition of Something New by P.G Wodehouse is catered
to accommodate modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
September 2021 |
Authors: |
P.G. Wodehouse
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
194 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0533-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0533-1 |
Barcode: |
9781513205335 |
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